The New Zealand seamer Doug Bracewell has been ruled out of the first Test against England. Bracewell missed training at Dunedin's University Oval on Tuesday and did not take a scheduled fitness test on his right foot injury. A New Zealand Cricket spokesman confirmed the 22-year-old would take no part in the series opener, which gets under way on Wednesday local time (9.30pm GMT Tuesday night), because of his gashed foot.

New Zealand's team manager, Mike Sandle, was expected to elaborate on the issue at a press conference on Tuesday. Bracewell earlier apologised for his behaviour after cutting his right foot on some glass in an "unfortunate accident", with reports having suggested he may have suffered the injury during or after a party at his Napier home over the weekend.

The player has expressed remorse for his actions but has nonetheless been warned as to his future conduct. "New Zealand Cricket has reminded Black Caps fast bowler Doug Bracewell of his obligations and responsibilities as a NZC contracted player on the eve of the opening ANZ Test in Dunedin," an NZC statement – issued before the player was ruled out – read.

Sandle added: "We've told Doug that he needs to take responsibility for what happens around him and that he needs to do all he can to ensure his preparation for international cricket is not compromised. Doug is very sorry for any inconvenience he has caused his team-mates and members of the public, and he has apologised to his neighbour in Napier."

The New Zealand Cricket Players' Association chief executive, Heath Mills, who has worked closely with Sandle on the matter, added: "We want to ensure that incidents like this are not repeated and that we provide ongoing support for young players to ensure they are meeting all their obligations and responsibilities."